Shrimp Mozambique | Portuguese Spicy Shrimp with Saffron Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken or tofu can be more affordable alternatives.

Peel the shrimp and season with salt and black pepper.

Dice the onion.

Infuse 10 strands of saffron in half a cup of wine.

Prepare your favorite rice as a bed for the shrimp.

Sweat the onions in Portuguese olive oil until translucent, about 5-10 minutes.

Add fresh garlic to the onions and soften them.

Stir in cumin and paprika.

Pour in the saffron-infused wine and add the juice from one lemon.

Allow the alcohol from the wine to evaporate, checking for boiling at about 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add one tablespoon of piri piri sauce and taste for heat adjustment.

Cook the shrimp for about 10 minutes after adding them to the mixture.

Finish with lemon zest and butter for richness and sauce thickening.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Serve the shrimp over the prepared saffron rice.

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